Events

Staff Research Rounds – Prof Miles Carroll

In this research round, Prof Miles Carroll will discuss the evidence of prior spillover of emerging viruses in these regions as well as the impact of environmental pressure, and other human factors, on the threat of future outbreaks.

• Research Round

Staff Research Rounds – Smeetha Nair

You are cordially invited to the ON-SITE SPH Staff Research Round. We look forward to your attendance and we hope for an interesting discussion. Do hang around after the talk as light refreshments will be provided. We will also be having a Lucky Draw at the end of the session, so register yourself on-site and stand a chance to win a special prize! *Please note that we have changed to an on-site registration, so no prior registration is necessary!*

• Research Round

Advancing Global Health for More Equitable Health Outcomes and Health Security for All

Session Chair: Dr Anders Nordström Anders Nordström is the former Swedish Ambassador for Global Health. Medical doctor by background from the Karolinska Institute. Today advisor associated with the Karolinska Institute and the Stockholm School of Economics as well as principal senior fellow at the UN University International Institute for Global Health in Malaysia. He is currently a member of the Alliance for Health Systems Research’s board, the SUN-Lancet PRIME Commission, the International Vaccine Institute Global Advisory Group of Experts, and the Virchow Foundation for Global Health Council.

• Public Health Thought Leadership Dialogue

Diabetic Foot: The Global State of Play

Every 1.2 seconds, someone in the world with diabetes develops a limb-threatening foot wound. Every 20 seconds, someone with a wound undergoes an amputation. Three- and five-year mortality amongst people with amputation exceeds all but the most aggressive cancers. With these data as a backdrop, we will review the current state of play regarding treatment of the diabetic foot and wounds in the developed and developing world. We will explore policy factors associated with the team approach to amputation prevention as well as tips for the structure of successful teams, both at SALSA and worldwide. The concept of the “Toe and Flow” philosophy of prevention will be explored. Subsequently, emphasis will be placed on specific successes and failures and perhaps a way forward toward extending ulcer-free-days in remission. We also explore the use of novel new technology merging consumer electronics with medical devices in an effort to prevent problems before they start. Further information regarding this lecture including video, manuscripts and blog available at: www.diabeticfootonline.com

Epidemiological and Entomological Efficacy of Wolbachia Technologies

Wolbachia is a promising new strategy for vector control, where matings between male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes infected with wAlbB strain of Wolbachia and wildtype females yield non-viable eggs. Singapore has conducted large scale field trials involving release of wAlbB-infected Ae. aegypti male mosquitoes for dengue control via vector population suppression since 2018, covering more than 600,000 residents.

Leadership and Communication during turbulent times